HSSC Forest Guard & Forester Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern & Preparation Guide

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has announced a significant recruitment drive for 779 Forest Guard and Forester positions under advertisement number 04/2026. Aspiring candidates must familiarize themselves with the official exam pattern and syllabus to streamline their preparation for this offline, OMR-based recruitment examination.

HSSC Forest Guard/Forester Exam Overview

Field	Details
Exam Conducting Body	Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)
Post	Forest Guard/Forestor
Vacancies	779
Advt. No.	04/2026
Mode of Exam	Offline
Total Number of Questions	100
Marks	100 Marks
Negative Marking	No
Selection Process	Written Exam, PST/PET and Document Verification.
Official Website	www.hssc.gov.in

Exam Pattern and Weightage

The written examination consists of 100 questions worth 100 marks. With a total duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes and no negative marking, candidates should aim for maximum accuracy. The difficulty level is aligned with the 10th-standard curriculum.

Subjects	Weightage	Questions	Marks
General awareness, Science, History, Civics, EVS, etc.	20%	20	20
Computer Knowledge	10%	10	10
Subject-Related Topics	70%	70	70

Official Syllabus Breakdown

General Awareness & Intelligence

• General Awareness: India and its neighbouring countries, History, Culture, Geography, Economics, General Policies, Static Awareness, Scientific Research.
• General Intelligence: Semantic Analogy, Symbolic Operation, Figure Analogy, Space Orientation, Venn Diagram, Number Series, Coding and de-coding.

Language, Quantitative Aptitude & Special Topics

• English Language: Spot an error, Synonyms/Antonyms, Spelling, Idioms and phrases, Active and passive voice, Narration, Comprehension.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, Arithmetic operation, Mensuration, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistical chart.
• Haryana Economy: Nature of development, Agriculture, NABARD, MSMEs, Budget, and Government policies.
• Environmental & Disaster Management: Ecosystem and biodiversity, Forest and water resources, Pollution, Disaster response, Role of police and armed forces.

Essential Preparation Resources

To boost your preparation, check these helpful links:

• HSSC Forest Guard PMT Admit Card 2026 – Click to Download
• HSSC Forest Guard Previous Year Question Papers – Click to Check

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does the HSSC Forest Guard Syllabus include forestry subjects?

Yes, the syllabus includes Environment, Forest Wildlife, Biodiversity, Forest Conservation, and Climate Change topics.

Is there negative marking in the HSSC exam?

No, there is no negative marking for the HSSC Forest Guard/Forester examination.

What is the difficulty level of the questions?

The questions are generally aligned with the 10th-standard curriculum, focusing on fundamental conceptual understanding.

What is the selection process for this recruitment?

The selection process consists of a written exam, followed by a Physical Screening Test/Physical Efficiency Test (PST/PET) and document verification.